Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $57,580 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.68
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $73,990
Employed locally 30
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $46,840
    50th (median)
    $57,580
    75th
    $65,550
    90th
    $73,990

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 89% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winchester, VA-WV $80,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,290
    Vallejo, CA $78,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,470
    Roanoke, VA $71,520
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $65,540

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,230
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,100
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,930
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $52,970
    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $49,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Blacksburg, VA is $27.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.57 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Blacksburg, VA is 4.8% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,840.